Helen Jacobs

Prayer blog: Shalom: Judaism through a Christian lens

23 September 2015

Last week, on 22 September, Yom Kippur was celebrated in the Jewish tradition. The holiest day in the Jewish calender, Yom Kippur is the day of atonement. We bring you this blog from a Catholic Canberra writer who had a privileged visit to a Synagogue as part of an interfaith excursion. 

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Prayer blog: Patience really is a virtue

15 September 2015

Virtues are good habits for a reason. They are the coaches and spectators of this marathon called life, whole-heartedly advising you and cheering you on, wanting you to become a better person. 

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Prayer blog: Putting the 'e' back in time

13 July 2015

The ‘e’ is a mischievous character. Often it disappears unannounced and leaves me scrambling. 

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Prayer blog: Using my religion

25 October 2014

Coming to know God takes time; forming your faith is a journey upon which you encounter many influential people. Who are these characters? What can we learn from them?

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